JOB TITLE: Orthopedic Technician

REPORTS TO: Clinic Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
JOB OVERVIEW: Responsible for patient care under the direction of a physician or
licensed health care provider.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

1. Perform a variety of orthopedic related activities including applying and removing

dressings, removing sutures/staples, applying and removing casts and splints.
2. Assist physician in back office duties including rooming patients, taking vital signs and
patient history, and assisting with minor procedures.
3. Adhere to prescription refill protocol.
4. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
5. Perform basic triage per specific office protocol procedures.
6. Recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain work area, exam rooms, supplies, medications and immunizations.

2. Perform associated clerical tasks including scheduling, filing, recalls, etc.
3. Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
4. Adhere to employer work practices as described in TDC Occupational Exposure Plan
policy.
5. Work as a team member within the orthopedics department and all other departments.
6. Effectively cope with typical job stress.
7. Document work processes as required.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Completion of a Certified Orthopedic Technology training program preferred.
3. Completion of an Allied Health program in a related field with Surgical Assist program
preferred.
4. Completion of an accredited medical assistant program
Certification/Licensure: CPR certification for Health Care Providers.
Experience: Minimum two (2) years experience in a clinic and/or hospital setting.

Skills:
1. Ability to take vital signs.
2. Ability to maintain quality control standards.
3. Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively and take direction of multiple sources.
4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical
staff and the public.
5. Ability to assist in a variety of treatments and medications as directed.
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6. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage interactions
with difficult people.
7. Excellent telephone skills.

Other Requirements:
1. Thorough knowledge of Orthopedic nomenclature, anatomy and disease process.
2. Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
3. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work
environment.
4. Must be able to act calmly and effectively in a busy or stressful situation.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in
writing.
6. Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards
for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
7. Maintain current CPR.
8. Maintain current State of Washington Healthcare Assistant Certification in categories A,
C and E.

Physical Requirements:
Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone. Able to use
stethoscope and respond to verbal questions.
Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the
telephone.
Vision: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of
patient and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.
Other: Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds unassisted,
including assisting patients when required. Adequate physical ability including sufficient
manual dexterity to perform the requisite health care service, including injections.
Requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking,
squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly
throughout a regular work shift. Requires exposure to communicable diseases and/or
bodily fluids.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for
this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or
requirements.

I have read the Orthopedic Technician job description and understand the functions and
objectives of the position.

Employee Signature: ___________________________ Date: _________________________

THE DOCTORS CLINIC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Last update: 10/2008